iTunes Music Store Europe and Windows
A Reuters article reports on Apple Expo Paris, and provides some new information on Apple's plans for the iTunes Music Store.
When questioned about the launch of the iTunes Music Store for Europe, Jobs replied "We're clearly working on it (but) I think we'll do it next year". Distribution rights are cited as the reason for the delay.
Jobs did reiterate that iTunes for Windows would be coming this year and claimed "We're very much on track to execute iTunes for Windows".
Meanwhile, the most recent rumors have pointed towards an October release for iTunes for Windows.
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110 months ago
I realize we're not as big a market as Europe, but anyone have an idea on when iTMS is coming to Canada?
110 months ago
Obviously Apple haven't tried hard enough to get it released this year.
I'm sure if they tried hard enough, they would have got it out for some countries.
But no.... dragging their heels.
I would be surprised to ever see an international iTunes.
I'd be very surprised to see an Australian version. Sorry, I just don't see it: looking at recent reports to how Apple treat that part of the world - they can bearly get their products over there.
I'm sure if they tried hard enough, they would have got it out for some countries.
But no.... dragging their heels.
I would be surprised to ever see an international iTunes.
I'd be very surprised to see an Australian version. Sorry, I just don't see it: looking at recent reports to how Apple treat that part of the world - they can bearly get their products over there.
110 months ago
This is not good news!
I think they should have pushed to release at the same time as the Mac Music Store
I think they should have pushed to release at the same time as the Mac Music Store
110 months ago
Having my own record label has taught me how tangled a business web content licensing can be.
I realize that many are frustrated and want to shop on iTMS, but if you had to read through and comprehend even the shortest contract that's often used between parties (artists, record labels, publishers, distributors), you'd understand why Apple appears to be taking a long time.
In fact, it's just the opposite considering how liberal the usage rights of iTMS is (from a major record label's perspective, mind you).
It truly is incredible that they've been able to offer such low, flat pricing and across the board terms with the major labels in the U. S.
Hopefully this will add to the momentum of establishing similar services in other territories, but the laws are different and are the epitome of bureaucracy.
Be thankful that you're just a music lover and collector. You're shielded from a lot of headaches and frustration.
I realize that many are frustrated and want to shop on iTMS, but if you had to read through and comprehend even the shortest contract that's often used between parties (artists, record labels, publishers, distributors), you'd understand why Apple appears to be taking a long time.
In fact, it's just the opposite considering how liberal the usage rights of iTMS is (from a major record label's perspective, mind you).
It truly is incredible that they've been able to offer such low, flat pricing and across the board terms with the major labels in the U. S.
Hopefully this will add to the momentum of establishing similar services in other territories, but the laws are different and are the epitome of bureaucracy.
Be thankful that you're just a music lover and collector. You're shielded from a lot of headaches and frustration.
110 months ago
I'll just be glad to see my Windows friends using iTunes, especially the ones with iPods. It's one step closer to them converting to Mac.
110 months ago
Perhaps it has something to do with the Apple vs. Apple suit? I think it's more important right now to get the iTMS out for Windows in the US, and then release it in other countries.
110 months ago
I was hoping for an European launch before windows.
One of the problems might be the pricing of the songs. Since the price drop of CD's in America, CD's in the Netherlands are now priced three times as high as american CD's. I surely not see songs priced at 0.99€. More likely 1.50€ or even 2.00€ per song.
And are there even plans for iTMS on other continents? Sure they can be a huge market...
One of the problems might be the pricing of the songs. Since the price drop of CD's in America, CD's in the Netherlands are now priced three times as high as american CD's. I surely not see songs priced at 0.99€. More likely 1.50€ or even 2.00€ per song.
And are there even plans for iTMS on other continents? Sure they can be a huge market...
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